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Chapter 865: Is It Him? Aveline's frown deepened. "No," she replied firmly.

Dorian's hand froze mid-air, his expression turning awkward.

"Dorian, lettake it for you," a girl nearby offered quickly, easing the tension.

Just then, screams erupted from the high school girls' crowd. Aveline caught a familiar name.

"Orion is the hottest!" Orion? It couldn't be him, could it? Definitely not. He was supposed to graduate this year, and with such a prestigious private school, his parents would never allow him to transfer on a whim.

It must just be someone with the sname. Still, when Aveline thought of the rumors about a handsome, mixed-race student, her heart becrestless.

All eyes turned in the direction of the commotion. Aveline's usually calm face began to betray her emotions.

The first thing that caught her attention was a pair of long, toned legs. The loose basketball uniform couldn't hide his model-like physique.

Then her gaze landed on his face, and she froze.

Orion! It was really him.

So, the mixed-race heartthrob that everyone had been talking about was him! He'd transferred to her school's high school division. She recalled the disappointment in his eyes on the day she told him she was enrolling at Cherrywood.

That memory now made her feel uneasy. From childhood until now, Orion had treated her better than anyone else.

She liked him, but it was the kind of affection one felt for an older brother, wasn't it? She was still so young. How could she possibly understand the complexities of romantic feelings? That was why she hadn't responded to his feelings.

His soft blonde hair swayed gently in the breeze. His handsface and those amber- like eyes-features she had known since childhood-seemed to shine even brighter now. Seeing someone she'd grown up with make such a grand entrance caused her Heart heart tryuicRETT In the past, if Orion spotted her, he'd run to her like an overgrown puppy wagging its tail. But today, he only glanced at her briefly before looking away.

Was he angry? Angry that she had transferred schools without telling him? Aveline bit her lip, her mind flooded with memories of him helping her study before exams.

On a crisp autumn day, he had leaned down beside her, his tall frcasting a shadow over the desk.

"There are two more ways to solve this problem. Do you want to know?" By then, as a high schooler, he was already as tall as her dad-187 centimeters.

"How?" Aveline had looked up at him.

"Callby my name, and I'll tell you." "Orion," she said, using the nshe'd called him since childhood.

"Good girl. Here's how..." He ruffled her hair affectionately.

But she wasn't a little girl anymore.

"Aveline, that's him. Remember to give him the letter after the game," Liora urged, snapping Aveline out of her thoughts.

When Aveline turned back, Orion had already walked away. From beginning to end, he had only glanced at her once.

"Little Aveline..." The one who had always called her that and chased after her since they were kids was suddenly so distant.

Aveline knew avoiding him had been wrong, but how could he treat her so coldly? The crowd erupted with cheers for him. For the first time, Aveline realized just how popular he was at school.

To her, he'd always been the older boy sitting on the steps, waiting for her with a lollipop.

Her once-constant companion was now the object of everyone's admiration, and the unfamiliar emotion stirring within her was hard to ignore.

Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on nov L5sfor uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! "Aveline, are you staring? Do you think he's good-looking?" Liora asked nervously, afraid Aveline might develop a crush on him too.

Aveline snapped back to her usual indifferent demeanor. "No." "That's normal. I was shocked the first tI saw him too. He's so handsome! Oh, and don't forget to give him the letter in person after the game." If Aveline had known earlier that Liora's crush was Orion, she would never have agreed to deliver the letter. Unconsciously, she tightened her grip on the envelope, her mood sinking.

"The game's about to start. I think the high school team will definitely win. I heard Orion is amazing at basketball." "Our middle school's Dorian isn't bad either!" "But there's a clear size difference between them." "Why does it matter? It's just a friendly match. Let's enjoy the view and not worry about winning or losing." Aveline tuned out their chatter. Her eyes couldn't help but follow Orion.

She recalled the first tshe saw him holding an orange basketball when they were little.

"Orion, what are you doing?" "This is called basketball. Want to try? I'll teach you." Aveline had learned many things from him. Back then, she was only five.

"Okay." "Catch." Orion gently tossed the ball toward her, using the lightest force, but it still bounced and hit her.

"Aveline, I'm sorry! Are you okay?" Orion scooped her up, panicking.

Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on nov L5sfor om uninterrupted enjoyment. The next NO chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! Most kids would've burst into tears, but Aveline simply got up. "I'm fine. Teachhow to play." "You're not scared?" "No." The memory of that small child playing basketball with him resurfaced as Aveline watched him on the court now, exuding confidence and skill.

Within the first twenty minutes, he had already scored five times, m including two three X causing En the crowd to erupt in cheers. Liora clung to Aveline's arm. "He's so amazing! Another one!" By halftime, the high school team was far ahead, while Dorian had only managed to score once.

The players were drenched in sweat, and many girls rushed over to over to hand them water, Aveline noticed a tall girl in a black dress approaching Orion with a bottle. "Isn't that Celestia? Does she like Orion too?" "Why not? He's handsand rich. I saw him getting picked up in a Rolls-Royce. Even his casual outfits cost tens of thousands. No wonder the school queen has a crush on him." "They do look good together." The whispered conversations around her made Aveline uneasy.

Orion turned and locked eyes with her.

Her heart raced inexplicably, and she quickly looked away.

Orion refused the water. "Thanks, but I have my own." He walked off without taking it.

"He didn't accept her water! Maybe he doesn't like Celestia." "He's my hero! Does that mean we still have a chance?" Hearing that he had refused the drink, Aveline felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

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